Fito Paez

Rodolfo “Fito” Páez was born on March 13, 1963, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. He began his musical career early, forming his first band, Staff, at age 13. The following year, he played in El Banquete and started performing solo in pubs. His debut solo album, “Del ’63,” was released in 1984, gaining attention in his hometown and later in Buenos Aires. This album established his reputation as a songwriter, leading to a collaboration with Luis Alberto Spinetta on the 1986 album “La La La,” which was supported by a tour extending to Santiago, Chile. The same year, he participated in the Thousand Days of Democracy festival. His 1987 album, “Ciudad de Pobres Corazones,” marked a shift to more political themes and was dedicated to his murdered aunt and grandmother.

Páez’s career saw commercial success with the release of “El Amor Después del Amor” in 1992, which sold over 750,000 copies. The subsequent tour included sold-out shows for 40,000 people. He also performed a benefit concert for UNICEF, raising more than $420,000. In 1990, he produced Sandra Mihanovich and Celeste Carballo’s album “Mujer contra mujer.” His 1994 album, “Circo Beat,” included hit songs like “Mariposa Technicolor.” He released “Sabina & Páez: Enemigos Intimos” with Joaquín Sabina in 1998, and “Abre” in 1999, for which he won two Latin Grammy Awards in 2000. He also ventured into filmmaking, directing “Vidas Privadas” (2001) and “¿De quién es el portaligas?” (2007). He was awarded Berklee’s Master of Latin Music Award in 2015.

Continuing his extensive career, Páez released “Naturaleza sangre” in 2003, featuring collaborations with Charly García, Luis Alberto Spinetta, and Rita Lee. His album “El mundo cabe en una canción” earned him the Latin Grammy Award for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album in 2007. In 2008, he recorded “No se si es Baires o Madrid” in Spain, collaborating with musicians such as Pablo Milanés and Joaquín Sabina. In 2021, Páez received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His album “La Conquista del Espacio” won a Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album in 2021. He has authored four books: “La Puta Diabla,” “Diario De Viaje,” “Los Días De Kirchner,” and “Ïnfancia y Juventud.” His 29th studio album, the rock opera “Novela,” was completed in 2024 and released in 2025.